Theatrical-make-up cabinet



Dec. 6, 1927.

E. C. MAILLARD THEATRICAL MAKE-UP CABINET Filed April' 16, 1927 ATTORNEY PATENT @FFICE.

EUGENE C. MAILLARD, 03 LAKEWOOD, QHIO.

THEATRICAL-MAKE-UP CABINET.

Application filed April 16, 1927. Serial No. 184,286.

In the theatrical profession, and especially in motion picture work where so much is done on location, it frequently happens that actors and actresses are called upon to effect their make-ups under very unfavorable conditions and in the absence of suitable accommodations.

It is the fundamental purpose of my invention to provide a self-contained unit in the nature of a light and compact carrying case that is fitted with all the requirements for make-up purposes arranged in an especially convenient manner andso that, upon the case being opened, every piece of makeup material and implement is readily accessible, no one thing being in the way of another.

Another object of my invention is to incorporate in such a 'device an adjustable mirror, and electric lights that are individually adjustable with respect to the mirror so that every need in illumination and reflection may be realized.

A further object is to equip the outfit with an extension cord that is permanentl connected to the electric lights and is pref erably carried by a so-called return or self-rewinding drum so that the cord may be drawn out to any desired extent within its length and connected by means of a plug wherewith it is fitted to anelectric light socket or wall receptacle, and when disconnected will be automatically retracted by the return drum.

Still further objects are to provide doors for closing the front of the case or cabinet that co-act with one another in such manner that all are retained closed by a locking of one door; and to incline the front of the cabinet downwardly and outwardly so that when the doors are opened they will tend to remain in such position by gravity, the inclination of the front also reulting 1n the .make-up materials and implements carried by the doors being presented in a more natural and convenient position to the user.

The foregoing objects, and others which will hereinafter appear, are attained in the construction illustrated in the accompanying drawing wherein Fig. 1 is a perspective view of my improved make-up cabinet with the doors open and in readiness for use; Fig. 2 is a front elevation of the cabinet with the electric lights and mirror in the positions they occupy when the cabinet is closed; Fig. 3 is a front elevation of the cabinet with the doors closed. and Fig. 4 is a right hand side elevation of the same.

The cabinet is designated'l and to the for ward edges of its side walls are hinged doors 2 and 3 while to its lower front edge is similarly connected what I shall term a horizontal door 4. It will be noted that the meetin edges of all the doors are complementarily rabbeted so that, when the doors are closed, the lower edges of: the doors 2 and 3 overlie the upper edge of the door 4, while the free edge of the door 2 overlies the corresponding edge of the door 3. A lock 5, that is located at the top of door 2 adjacent its free edge, incorporates a bolt 5 that is arranged to cooperate with a keeper (not shown) that is carried by the top of the cabinet so that when the boltis projected by proper manipulation of the lock the door 2 will be locked in closed position, while the doors 3 and 4 will be also secured in closed position by reason of the fact that they are overlapped by the door 2.

A mirror 6 is supported though an extensible bracket or so-called lazy tongs 7 from the rear wall of the cabinet 1 adjacent its upper end, and also supported by said wall on opposite sides of the mirror and near the top of the cabinet are electric lamp sockets 8, the supports of said sockets incorporating pivots 8. Each of the sockets 8 is equipped. with an electric lamp 9.

Supported within the'upper rear portion of the cabinet is a return or automatic rewind vdrum 10, such as is used in automobile electric cigar lighters and other well known electrical appliances, and wound upon this drum is an electric light cord 10 that is led out through an opening in the top wall of the cabinet, said opening being surrounded by a recess 10 of ample size to accommodate the terminal member or plug 10 wherewith therend of the cord 10* is fitted. The recess 10 is normally closed by a cover 10.

A tray 11is preferably slidably supported within the cabinet 1 a suitable distance above the bottom wall thereof for the accommodation of comb, brush and other implements that are used inthe process of making up, the doors also having holding means 12 for brushes, powder pufi', etc. The door 2 carries receptacles 13 and the door 3 receptacles designated'14: for t accommo dation of grease paint, spirit gum and other make-up materials.

Strips 15 of tape are attached by fastening means 16 to the inner side of the door 4 for holding in place upon said door braids 17 of diff rent colors of hair, the fastening means 16 p e ably being in the nature'of sna fasteners so that the strips 15 may be rea ily detached to facilitate the replenishment of the supply ofhair. Cans 18 of cold cream and powder may be accommodated within the lower portion of the cabinet.

As willbe seen from Figs. 2 to 4 legs or protuberances 19' of rubber or'the like'are applied to the bottom of the cabinet, and sultably connected to the top wall of the cabinet is a handle '20.

When it is desired to use the cabinet, the

,same may be placed upon a stand or other w to thetdesired positions.

readily accessible Due to the convenience with which all items may be returned to their proper places withinthe cabinet just as soon as the user is through with them, the outfit is ready at any moment'to be closed. This is very important in cases where a performance 1s. concluded only a little while before" train time, or where shifts have to be made lIk'fi, hurry on location, as,

under such circumstances, it is only necessary to release the cord 10 (in case the lights have been used) .and allow it to be retracted by the return drum 10, swin the lamps 9 into thecabinet and close the oors, when the outfit is ready to be carried away. The receptacles carried by the opposed doors are so arranged as to avoid interference when the doors are being shut, and to fit within the cabinet to the best advantag; when the doors are closed. I

aving thus described my invention what I claim is y l. A device of the character set forth comprising a cabinet having an open front,

a door hinged to the lower edge of the cabi a net and arran d to closethe lower portion of said open ront, doors hinged to the lateral edges .of the cabinet for closing the upper portion of the open front, the lower edges of the latter doors overlap ing the upper ed e of the first mentioned" oor, and ho ders f or make-up materials carried by the inner sides oi-gaid doors. e

2. A device of the character set forth comprising a cabinet having an open front, doors hinged to the cabinet for closing said open front, holders for make-up materials carried by the inner sides of sald doors, a

mirror supported within the cabinet, and electric light sockets adjustably supported adjacent the mirror.

3. A device of the character set forth comprising a cabinet having an open front, doors hinged to the cabinet for closing said open front, holders for make-up materials "carried by the inner sides of said doors, a

mirror supported within the cabinet by means'of an extensible bracket, and electric light sockets adjustably supported on oppodoors hinged to the cabinet for closing said open front, a mirror adjustably supported within the cabinet, electric light sockets similarly supported adjacent the mirror, a return drum housed within the cabinet, and an electric conductor in the natureof an extension cord wound on said drum and having electrical connection with the electric light sockets.

6. A device of the character set forth comprising a cabinet having an open front, doors hinged to the cabinet for closing said open front, a mirror supported within the cabinet, electric light'sockets supported adjacent themirror, and an electric conductor in the nature of an extension cord connected to the electric light sockets and adapted to be withdrawn from and retracted into the cabinet, said cord being fitted with an attaching plug, the cabinet having. an outlet.

opening for the cord surrounded by a recess for the plug. v 7. 'A device of the character set; forth comprising a cabinet having an open front,

a mirror supported within the cabinet,

illuminating means adjustably supported adjacent the mirror, means for closing the open front of the cabinet, and holders for make-up materials carried by said closingmeans.

In testimony whereof, I hereunto afiix my signature.

EUGENE- G. 'MAILLARD. 

